Sirius

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:42:25
Clannad: Maire Brennan, Ciaran Brennan, Pol Brennan, Noel Duggan, Padraig Duggan. Additional personnel: Bruce Hornsby (vocals, accordion, piano); J.D. Souther (vocals); Phillip Donnelly, Robbie Blunt (guitar); Pete Vetesse (flute, keyboards, bass); Tom Keane (Uilleann pipes); Richie Cannata, Mel Collins (saxophone); Wells Christie (Synclavier); Jai Winding (keyboards); Russ Kunkel (drums, percussion); Steve Perry (background vocals). Engineers: Paul Cobbold, Greg Ladanyi, Shep Lonsdale. Recorded at Woodtown Manor, Dublin, Ireland; Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, Wales; Livingston and Angel Studios, London, England from April 25 to July 20, 1987. Personnel: Pat Duggan (vocals, guitar, mandolin); Paul Brennan (vocals, guitar, flute, percussion); Ciaran Brennan (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Noel Duggan (vocals, guitar); Moya Brennan (vocals, harp); Bruce Hornsby (vocals, accordion, piano); J.D. Souther, Steve Perry (vocals); Robbie Blunt (guitar, electric guitar); Philip Donnelly (electric guitar); Tommy Keane (Uilleann pipe); Mel Collins, Richie Cannata (saxophone); Russ Kunkel (keyboards, drums, percussion); Kai Winding, Peter-John Vettese (keyboards); Wells Christy (Synclavier). Audio Mixer: Greg Ladanyi. Recording information: Livingston & Angel Studios, London, England (04/25/1987-07/20/1987); Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, Wales (04/25/1987-07/20/1987); Woodtown Manor, Dublin, Ireland (04/25/1987-07/20/1987). Unknown Contributor Role: Walter Pho Mayr. In 1982, Clannad made a shift from playing traditional Irish folk music to performing Irish-influenced pop music. This 1988 release is more upbeat and energetic than some of their other albums such as MACALLA (1985) and LORE (1995). Special guests, such as Bruce Hornsby (who sings on two tracks), Maire Brennan, and others alight in a series of dramatic compositions including "In Search of a Heart," "Second Nature," and "Something to Believe In." Clannad avoids overly sappy lyrics or melodramatic musical statements. Perhaps the most loved song on this album, "Skellig" is a song blending Irish mythology with poetic images of life's transience. Songwriter Ciaran Brennan takes us on a journey along the Kerry coastline on this tune, introducing us to the ruins of the Vikings and the holy relics of early Christian settlers. The superb lyric writing and catchy melodies make SIRIUS a veritable gem in the Irish pop music catalog.
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)